Queensland Grouper (species: Epinephelus lanceolatus) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Epinephelus lanceolatus
Queensland Grouper


©Andy: A Queensland Groper in the lagoon off Mangrove Beach

©Anne: Queensland Grouper estimated at about 1.3 metres long on the back side of Yonge Reef

©Andy: Queensland Groper in the lagoon off Mangrove beach.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Serranidae
Genus Epinephelus
Species Epinephelus lanceolatus
Status vulnerable

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Distinguishing features

This is the largest bony fish associated with coral reefs. Adults are mottled dark brownish grey. Tail and soft parts of fins are yellowish with dark spots in small individuals. Juveniles are irregularly barred with dark brown and yellow.

Size

  • Up to 270 cm and averaging 190 cm (Total length)

Depth range

  • Up to 200 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found in marine environments. It can be found in brackish environments.

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